Vikrant Thakur is a Senior Freelancing Embedded Consultant with over 7 years of experience in IoT infrastructure, low-power products, and embedded solutions. With a proven track record of working with industry giants like STMicroelectronics, Marelli, and Lenovo, as well as collaborating with innovative startups, Vikrant brings a wealth of knowledge and hands-on expertise in the embedded systems domain. His core expertise lies in the development of IoT products, including sensor nodes, asset trackers, and attendance management systems, along with low-power solutions for a variety of applications. A key part of his experience includes Release to Manufacturing (RTM), guiding products from the engineering prototype phase to mass production. Vikrant’s technical expertise includes a deep understanding of Bare Metal programming, Microcontrollers, SoC (System on Chip), and RTOS like FreeRTOS and Zephyr RTOS. He is proficient in working with industry-standard components, including 32-bit MCUs like STM32, NRF5240, Espressif SoCs, and FPGA platforms like Xilinx Spartan 6. He has an extensive background in embedded system design, from low-level drivers and device drivers to high-level system architecture. His expertise spans across automotive-grade systems, IoT solutions, and custom-designed embedded products. Beyond his technical expertise, Vikrant is passionate about mentoring the next generation of embedded systems engineers. He runs a mentorship program and has helped students and professionals grow their careers in embedded systems. Vikrant has cleared interviews for top tech companies like Qualcomm, G&D, and Grey Orange, giving him insights into the expectations of leading tech companies in the embedded and IoT sectors. His dedication to continuous learning and fostering knowledge-sharing within the embedded systems community led him to co-found Deeply Embedded, a platform for professionals to collaborate and expand their skills in this ever-evolving field.